One Journey, 50 States
The Lemon Route a whirlwind van life journey across America.
The Penalty Box
We just quit our jobs to travel to all 50 states in a van on what we’re calling the Lemon Route. Every time we break a rule or hit a milestone, we draw a lemon from the Penalty Box punishments or rewards you send in.
When do we pull a lemon?
Pull a lemon when you either break a core rule or hit a community milestone.
Break a core rule
- Sleep in a Class B vanCore rule
- One free night in every stateCore rule
- Find a “lemon moment”Core rule
OR
Hit a community milestone
- 1,000 new subscribersOn the channel
- 1,000 likesOn the latest video
- 1,000 commentsOn the latest video
Sour and Sweet Spins
Punishments and rewards from the Penalty Box.
Sour Spins (Punishments)
- 😬Sour BiteLemon Sandwich: bread, mayo, lemon slices. Bon appétit.
- 🤢Rotten RouletteEat at the lowest-rated restaurant in town.
- 🔁Bed Lemon SwapSwitch beds for one night, no takebacks.
- ⛺Campground of DoomStay at the lowest-rated RV park nearby.
- 🤐Silent SqueezeNo music, no podcasts, no talking for the next leg of driving.
- 🚫🚗Bob can't drive todayHillary's got the wheel, no excuses.
- ⛽Gas Station GourmetDinner comes only from a gas station or truck stop.
- 🐢No driving over 55 MPHEnjoy the slow life.
- 🧭Lost LemonsNavigate the day without GPS: paper maps, road signs, or asking strangers only.
- 🗣️When Life Gives You LemonsDo whatever the next person you meet suggests.
Sweet Spins (Rewards)
- 🛡️Lemon ShieldNo punishments, no challenges for 24 hours.
- 🍽️Lemonade UpgradeDinner at the best-rated restaurant in town.
- ⭐Sweet Spot StayOne night at the best-rated RV park nearby.
- 🧳Tourist TreatPick one attraction or experience you normally wouldn't splurge on.
- ☕Luxury Coffee StopToday is a fancy coffee shop stop, no matter the cost.
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